Lack of access, interest threatens indigenous languages

Contributed by NAMPA.

Uerikoha Tjijombo
WINDHOEK, 18 NOV (NAMPA) – The lack of access, interest and teachers for indigenous languages such as Khoisan and Khoekhoegowab is threatening their sustainability, according to experts in the field.
Speaking to Nampa on Friday, Valery Isaacks, a Khoekhoegowab, or Damara/Nama as it is more commonly known, bible translator at the Bible Society of Namibia said the interest of Damara Speaking Namibians in the language is on the decreased.
“Even though the language is being ...